1. Two options for judgment: If righteous, judge me (Psalm 7:6-9) a. The judgment of the enemy (Psalm 7:6) b. The defence of the righteous (Psalm 7:7-8) (1) The congregation will compass thee about (Psalm 7:7). (2) The LORD will stand for the righteous integrity of His own (Psalm 7:8). c. The outcome of both (Psalm 7:9) • Judge me! (verse 8) • This is one time that everything is okay to be all about "me." Judge me; examine me; lead me; guide me; teach me; help me; save me • Christians are sometimes surprised when carnal people rise up against them, especially when they combine the name of God with their viciousness. • Job is a great example to consider when confused about why bad things happen to good people. • God tries the hearts to expose what is in an individual's heart. • When someone handles trouble in a godly fashion, this serves as man's greatest testimony that he loves God unconditionally • Like "all things" for believers, God uses even unwarranted persecution for our good. 2. Judge me if innocent (righteous); second option, If guilty, judge me • Prophetic teachings • Vs 6 Arise-judge in anger • Vs 7 Return-gathers His people • Vs 8 Lord judges the people, Matthew 25, judgment of the nations • Vs 9 Establishment of Christ's kingdom II. A RIGHTEOUS JUDGE (Psalm 7:10-16)
A. Sparing the Righteous (Psalm 7:10-11a)
1. God defends the upright in heart (Psalm 7:10). 2. God judges the righteous (Psalm 7:11a). • Let God defend you • Those lying about you will not believe you if you attempt to tell them the truth and defend yourself B. Punishing the Wicked (Psalm 7:11b-16) III. A RIGHTEOUS PRAISE (Psalm 7:17) A. The Cause for Praise
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